Digital Client Director

Company description Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing communication and digital business transformation driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology

Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework — it’s a cultural model we've built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working

PMX (Publicis Media Exchange) is the central investment practice for Publicis Media

We’re all about smarter investment - leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships and intelligence to deliver growth

Our expanding, passionate team champions Publicis Groupe solutions including Precision (programmatic excellence), APEX (innovative investment opportunities) and strategic Partnerships with key vendors

Join us and help shape the future of digital investment across the Groupe

APEX is an innovative, disruptive investment solution designed to create unique opportunities that deliver real business

The APEX team specialises in digital strategy and activation across media, programmatic and data-driven solutions - working with leading brands and the best media agencies across ANZ

Overview We’re looking for a commercially minded Digital Client Director to lead growth for APEX, own client and agency partnerships, and deliver measurable digital outcomes

You’ll manage a small team (2–3 account managers), influence agency strategy across ANZ, and drive a sales-led approach to build pipeline and hit revenue targets

This role is ideal for someone from a media sales background who wants to elevate their career and work in close partnership with top media agencies

What you’ll do Lead strategy and execution of digital engagement initiatives across the APEX team, ensuring alignment with wider PMX objectives

Manage and grow relationships with agency partners (ANZ agency patch) and key clients - be the trusted digital expert

Lead a team of 2–3 account managers: mentor, set clear expectations, and elevate their agency engagement

Own new business development: build pipeline, develop compelling proposals and pitches, and close digital deals

Sell APEX’s suite of products (programmatic, OOH, content, influencer, YouTube, Connected ID, and more)

Oversee campaign activation, performance tracking and post-campaign analysis - ensure delivery against KPIs

Use Salesforce to manage leads, pipeline and revenue tracking

Collaborate with Programmatic and Social teams, PMX Product & Strategy Leads, and APEX Ops to deliver seamless campaigns

Who we’re looking for To be successful in this role, you’ll have about 7+ years in the digital ecosystem, with proven success in media sales, senior account management or a related role with proven experience leading agency-facing initiatives

You are commercially driven and have a strong track record of hitting revenue targets and building pipeline

You’ll have a Strong digital knowledge and are a strategic thinker; comfortable interrogating media plans and adding APEX value

This role works closely with agency staff at all levels, so it’s important that you are a confident communicator and can influence at all levels: from junior agency AMs to senior stakeholders internally and externally

Hands-on experience with Salesforce, DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo, Epsilon or social platforms is a plus

Why this is a great opportunity You’ll be working in close partnership with leading brands and be an insider to some of ANZ’s top media agencies

There’s a huge scope to grow revenue across 12+ product lines and innovative solutions

Fast learning curve: exposure to programmatic, social, OOH, content and Connected ID solutions and real career progression within PMX and Publicis Groupe We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who don’t meet every single bullet to apply - if you’re ambitious, commercially minded and eager to learn, we want to hear from you

Ready to take the next step

We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team

Apply now and join PMX to shape digital investment and grow with APEX

Additional information Publicis Groupe

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at www.publicisgroupeanz.com

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering: A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing

A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us." Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes

A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program

A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees

Leave

including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service

Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year

Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave

Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs

A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses

Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/ Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out

Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement

We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply

Diversity

Inclusion

Equity

More than just words; these are part of our DNA

At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation

We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate

We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today

So be you — we like it that way

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